Exercise

``If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.``

-Hippocrates

“How much exercise should I do?” This is a common question.

Want more energy, sleep better, prevent disease, and even improve your mood? Exercise is the answer.
We hear it all the time. The health benefits of regular exercise are hard to ignore. Improved cardiovascular health, and it builds muscle.
It also helps with weight reduction. The more intense the exercise, the more calories burned. It is suggested we exercise at least 30 minutes 5-6 days weekly. The good news, you don’t have to do it all at once. Just get more active during the day. Take the stairs, park in the most distant space in the parking lot, and how about a stroll around the mall.
Besides cardiovascular benefits it also boosts your HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased triglycerides. It also lowers blood pressure and it prevents a wide range of health problems: stroke, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and certain types of cancer.
Did you know that exercise also provides mental health benefits?

Stress Reduction

Boosts overall mood

Improves positive self-image

Prevents cognitive decline

Reduces anxiety

Boosts brain power and sharpens memory

Do you know the best exercise? It is the ONE YOU WILL DO.
Bottom line, exercise makes us feel better, increases health benefits, and we just have fun!